The MAB is sad to share the news that Derek Sorenson, midday host at Krol Communication’s WRSR-FM (Flint) has died. In a post on the station’s website, Program Director Jeremy Fenech wrotes, “We are heartbroken to report that our beloved Derek Sorenson passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2022. He loved hosting events and making…
Megan Schellong, WKAR-AM/FM (East Lansing) Morning Edition local host and producer, has been selected by AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) to join their 2022 class of New Voices. Since 2009, the New Voices program has been working to pair industry leaders with underrepresented and early-career media makers to connect, reflect and engage on their…
Interlochen Public Radio’s “Classical IPR” recently welcomed its first-ever digital content manager to the station staff. Kacie Brown comes to northern Michigan after having completed undergraduate and graduate degrees in music performance at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Brown also holds a journalism certificate from Indiana University’s The Media School. “The musical community Classical…
Scripps’ WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids) has announced the debut of FOX 17 Unfiltered! The show takes a unique approach to connect with viewers and their community, focusing on the positives. The show, hosted by Max Goldwasser, goes below the surface to bring viewers to the heart of every story. Most of the stories featured will fall…
By: Seth Resler Jacobs Media Strategies Last August, I once again attended the Podcast Movement conference in Nashville. Every few years, I like to drop in on the breakout session titled, “Yes, That Marketing Advice for Your Podcast is BS.” This annual session is hosted by Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations at Libsyn. Rob…
By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP As more and more states revise their laws to decriminalize or legalize marijuana use (for medical and recreational purposes), and more and more cannabis businesses in those states begin operations, broadcasters have been looking to provide their advertising services to these new companies. But, as we’ve written before…
Three Michigan stations are finalists for this year’s NAB Marconi Radio Awards! Lenawee Broadcasting’s WLEN-FM (Adrian) has been nominated as a Legendary Station of the Year, alongside radio stations from San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix and Knoxville. Additionally, WLEN’s Julie Koehn has also been nominated as a Legendary Radio Manager of the Year. Under Koehn’s leadership,…
Kennan Oliphant has been named news director of the E.W. Scripps’ WXYZ & WMYD (Detroit). Oliphant has been serving as the interim news director and prior to that was the assistant news director. “Kennan has demonstrated incredible leadership at WXYZ and throughout his career at Scripps. He is a well-respected journalist committed to making the community…
The 2022 “Next Best Thing” Media Tour, hosted by Broadcasters General Store and Second Opinion Communications will be visiting Michigan August 17-19 with stops in Grand Rapids, Lansing and Detroit. The tour brings the best and new innovative technologies in broadcasting and will feature products from over 25 companies and will showcase the new NBT…
Brant Wells has been named WKAR’s senior director of television and digital operations. He most recently served as senior director of television production and operations. In his newly expanded role, Wells adds oversight of the station’s digital strategy and execution for both TV and radio. He will focus on growing the current digital content offerings…